Posts About "Nicklas Backstrom"
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Capitals, More
November 25th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news about the Edmonton Oilers and their needs heading into their scouting meetings, the Vancouver Canucks are planning to negotiate with one of their goaltenders and is Nicklas Backstrom negotiating his next deal with Washington without an agent? Finally, is Monday's St. Louis Blue game versus the...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Cooper, More
November 24th, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers dealings with Darnell Nurse, the Washington Capitals are trying to get one of their key players back under contract and the St. Louis Blues seem to be keeping an eye on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Is there a trade brewing? Finally, how hot is the seat coach Jon Cooper is...
Capitals Must Sign Nicklas Backstrom
November 2nd, 2019 The Washington Capitals compiled a 9-2-3 record in the month of October, setting a franchise record for points (21) and tying the franchise record for wins. They became the second team in NHL history to record seven road wins in a single month. While there seems to be a growing cohesion among the players on the ice, there are still...
Washington Capitals Complete Comeback, down Canucks 6-5 in Shootout
October 26th, 2019 VANCOUVER — Nicklas Backstrom scored the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals completed a massive comeback to beat the Canucks 6-5 in Vancouver on Friday night. The Canucks (6-3-1) had a four-goal lead late in the second...
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Capitals, Wild, Maple Leafs, More
October 25th, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are developments between the Chicago Blackhawks and forward Brendan Perlini, no developments in Washington where two huge names are becoming free agents, and most of the NHL seems to know what the Toronto Maple Leafs need right now. Plus, there is buzz out of Ottawa, New Jersey, and...
Can the Capitals Afford Nicklas Backstrom?
September 17th, 2019 If you've been following the Washington Capitals this offseason, you have been inundated with questions about contracts, retirements, and the salary cap. Did Alexander Ovechkin really suggest he would retire? Can the Capitals re-sign Braden Holtby after this season? Who will the team have to cut or demote to get under the salary cap?...
